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Head of RE and PSHCE

Ralph Thoresby School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS16 7RX

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• Job start date

  17 April 2023

• Closing date

  31 January 2023 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  13 January 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of year or phase
  • Head of department or curriculum
• Visa sponsorship: No, visa sponsorship not available
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subjects: PSHE, Religious education
• Working pattern:
  • Full time - Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £28,000-£43,685
• Pay scale: MPS1 -UPS3
• Additional allowances:

  TLR 2B £5057

What skills and experience we're looking for

At our school, RE is a core subject in Year 7 and Year 8. Students then choose specialisms in Year 9 but continue RE through our Wider Modern World provision.RE is a well-liked subject at all key stages which benefits from excellent staff-pupil relationships.The RE and PSHCE department has 3 members of staff and dedicated rooms across school. We serve a diverse range of students which represents the make-up of Leeds. We actively encourage interfaith discussion, debate and learning about different cultures and traditions is at the heart of the work we do in RE.The successful candidate will already have a successful track record in teaching the subject, may have had some leadership and management experience at department level and will aspire to progress their career further in the future.

PSHCE is taught once per fortnight to all students from Year 7-13 by a core team of staff. The successful candidate will work closely with our Careers Lead, SLT and DSL to ensure we deliver an engaging and informative PSHCE curriculum which prepares our students for life beyond school.

What the school offers its staff

The School is a mixed community school with over 1,000 students on role. Approximately 30% of our students come from ethnic minority backgrounds and we have a resource provision for physically impaired students which really adds to the positive and harmonious atmosphere around school. Our superb, modern school building further enhances the atmosphere and supports students’ learning. ‘This is a school where staff and pupils celebrate diversity and promote values of tolerance, mutual respect and care for others’ (Ofsted).

Our school motto is ‘ambition and achievement for all’. We firmly believe in giving all students the opportunity to achieve their very best regardless of the circumstances in which they find themselves. We also have a strong emphasis on staff well-being with a professional staff coach, a staff well-being committee and a range of well attended social, sporting and fun activities. Our staff are proud to be at RTS and the team spirit is second to none.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post requires Enhanced Disclosure (DBS).

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About Ralph Thoresby School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1042 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Ralph Thoresby School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: recruitment@ralphthoresby.com
• Phone number: 0113 397 9911
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ralph-thoresby-school (opens in new tab)

The school is a mixed community school with over 1,000 students on role. Approximately 30% of our students come from ethnic minority backgrounds and we have a resource provision for physically impaired students which really adds to the positive and harmonious atmosphere around school. Our superb, modern school building further enhances the atmosphere and supports students’ learning. ‘This is a school where staff and pupils celebrate diversity and promote values of tolerance, mutual respect, and care for others’ (Ofsted).

Arranging a visit to Ralph Thoresby School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@ralphthoresby.com.

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